LESS about politics, and more about policies.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said this was how President Duterte is expected to deliver his sixth and last State of the Nation Address (Sona) next week.
“Probably his political plans will not be included. What is important is his road map for his last year in office,” Roque said at an online press briefing on Thursday when asked about the possible content of Duterte’s Sona.
Roque earlier said the speech will consolidate the achievements of his administration in the past five years covering its socioeconomic programs, infrastructure, peace and security, and foreign policy.
He said Duterte will also be calling on Congress to pass his priority legislations.
Some of Duterte’s family members will not be able to attend the Sona.
“We are sure that because of the good relations of the President with both houses of Congress, urgent bills will still be passed [on time],” Roque said.
He said this may include the pending Bayanihan 3, which is expected to grant additional funding to the government’s pandemic-related initiatives.
First daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has said she will not be able to attend the event, while Davao Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte, the youngest son of the President, was recently afflicted with Covid-19, according to Roque.
Duterte’s Sona will be held at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday, July 26, 2021.
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